...Or at least not until the bootloader is unlocked (assuming it is locked). I just tweeted Supercurio a few minutes ago and this is the response I got.
https://twitter.com/supercurio/status/264888672179085314
"Hi @ShakatheShocker I didn't studied yet @VerizonWireless #GalaxyNoteII but bought a @TMobile one. Will depend on the bootloader openness."
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Just got my GT from Staples last night and its not unlocked. From what I have read it is completely random if you get one that is locked or not.
So is it worth it to return for another when there is a good chance that one will be locked as well?
Since the locked one can be rooted is this even necessary?
Thanks all
Raistlin1 said:
Just got my GT from Staples last night and its not unlocked. From what I have read it is completely random if you get one that is locked or not.
So is it worth it to return for another when there is a good chance that one will be locked as well?
Since the locked one can be rooted is this even necessary?
Thanks all
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You can root, flash kernels and roms with a locked tab. I personally dont think it would be worth the hassle. My tab is unlocked but i wouldnt have cared either way honestly.
You don't need an unlocked one. It really makes no difference at all. I have a locked 32 gig t I've done just about everything with. Flashed roms, kernels, rooted just fine with no issues at all.
Totally not worth it (yet?) as you can do everything on both versions. But check to see if there is any other defect.
I also have a locked one and used it to try a few kernels / roms now. everything worked fine.
Just install CWM. Don't return it.
IMO, locked puts you at much greater risk of winding up in a bricked state that you can't recover from.
uhhh staples, my tablet has a problem
Sorry about that what is the problem?
The bootloader is locked.
What?
I cant hack it well.
What?
I want a replacement.
Uhhhh, sir, what is the problem?
The bootloader is locked.
And what does that mean?
I want to hack it, but if its unlocked, its slightly harder for hacking. Just a bit.
Im sorry, but we cant replace it if nothings wrong with it.
atticusmas said:
uhhh staples, my tablet has a problem
Sorry about that what is the problem?
The bootloader is locked.
What?
I cant hack it well.
What?
I want a replacement.
Uhhhh, sir, what is the problem?
The bootloader is locked.
And what does that mean?
I want to hack it, but if its unlocked, its slightly harder for hacking. Just a bit.
Im sorry, but we cant replace it if nothings wrong with it.
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Wow, you typed that entire imaginary conversation without even knowing that BestBuy will accept a return or exchange for any reason or for no reason at all. If you want to return a Tab because the bootloader is locked, that's perfectly within your rights under their policy.
Thanks everyone, I probably would just say that the battery is draining quickly or that screen randomly turns off, just like many people have reported about this tablet.
But going through all of that and then ending up with one that is also locked would suck, then due to karma, I may get one that has one of the problems I claimed my original one had...
I remember asus said something about releasing a bootloader unlocker tool today. Does anyone know what happened with that?
They're working on it. It will take some time. They have to make sure people (us = hackers) can't reverse the unlock to lock it back. At least that's what I would do.
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they can try but it won't be long before someone does that
Yeah, i just want to do a proper wipe and backup... hope they release it soon.
I thought they said it would come end of january/early february. ICS was due yesterday, got released on th 9th and then subsequently frozen (at least in Germany) because the update was "broken"...
Hi xda community,
I was wondering, given I cannot find any straightforward thread about this, I decided to create one. If you know if any, please feel free to point me there.
Long story short, my HTC EVO 3D was unlocked and rooted (4ext) S-ON with LeeDrOiD, and all was working smooth. Unfortunately, it started having this strange issue that if I pushed close to the antenna/camera it would turn off, and would turn on just after some time.
Sent it for repair after flashing back the original rom and relocking, got it back with another motherboard.
Now, HTCDEV unlock code won't unlock it any longer, and HTCDEV support are just a bunch of retards who have no idea what a smartphone looks like (and I really can't say I got patience with callcenters that just bounce you back and forth with emails that carry nothing but air).
I got the ICS upgrade then when it came out, although I must say I really wasn't that much eager about it, but it was so annoying that I let it go through. I find it to be very bugged in a lot of departments and very unstable, and was wondering if in the meanwhile someone had found another way to unlock this device aside using the HTCdev site (so I might try King Cobra's or some other ICS cooked roms).
Any guesses? Personally, I have to say, I'm guessing I'm never gonna get another HTC in my entire life. I had HTC from the Diamond 1 phone, but this stupid policy they have now really ticked me off, and to "ensure unlock" but to deny it in such childish ways definetly isn't something I expect from an Enterprise such as them. Guess SAMSUNG, or NOKIA with WM8 will serve my needs better...
For the time being though, if anyone of you guys had any insight...
HBOOT is 1.53.0007
S-ON
Stock Rom and all the Jazz
(obv locked ).
Thank you very much!
ianhawke said:
Sent it for repair after flashing back the original rom and relocking, got it back with another motherboard.
Now, HTCDEV unlock code won't unlock it any longer, and HTCDEV support are just a bunch of retards who have no idea what a smartphone looks like (and I really can't say I got patience with callcenters that just bounce you back and forth with emails that carry nothing but air).
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Offcourse it won't unlock with the same code... you basically got a whole new device. follow all the steps on the htcdev site again and you'll be unlocked.
I find the customer service of htc to be just fine.
klect said:
Offcourse it won't unlock with the same code... you basically got a whole new device. follow all the steps on the htcdev site again and you'll be unlocked.
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I obviously used another code generated from HTCdev website...
Just to hint you... It does happen EVERYTIME they change your motherboard (and the HTC support is full of retards).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1683655
Ok So two days ago I picked up a Droid DNA. It has been rooted, unlocked, and flashed with a custom ROM. Now If I revert to stock, and relock it I know the bootloader will still show it has been relocked. Would this be an issue for returning it to swap for a GN2?
Granted I love this phone, and everything has been great about it. But since Adam Outler has been making very significant progress with the GN2 I think I'd be happier with that device. I just cant stand having an S-ON device and it makes things much more tedious as far as changing system files.
So to reiterate the question if I flash back to stock, and relock the bootloader would I have an issue with returning it? I just dont want to get charged the full retail if they discover the unlock a week down the road if they RTV (Return To Vendor) it or something.
Many people here have reported returning re-locked or just plain unlocked phones without issue. I doubt you would have any trouble doing so as well.
Sent from my HTC6435LVW
I've returned the phone twice, both **RELOCKED** versions without any issue.
I was able to exchange a bricked dna for a new one
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Hello all! I had to get my DNA replaced under warranty. Tried to understand this whole root/bootloader/rom/s-off business and I am having a hard time. Since this is a replacement, it will not have the newest software downloaded from Verizon. I believe this means I can still obtain "S-Off" easily?
StiM_AddiCt said:
Hello all! I had to get my DNA replaced under warranty. Tried to understand this whole root/bootloader/rom/s-off business and I am having a hard time. Since this is a replacement, it will not have the newest software downloaded from Verizon. I believe this means I can still obtain "S-Off" easily?
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Most replacements do have the new software. You may get lucky to get older version. You may not have heard but beaups has achieved s off on the new software 2.04 and 2.06. He has yet to release the method.
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lucky_strike33 said:
Most replacements do have the new software. You may get lucky to get older version. You may not have heard but beaups has achieved s off on the new software 2.04 and 2.06. He has yet to release the method.
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Interesting! Well then I will wait in line for this s-off method lol. Hope I can understand this process by then though!
StiM_AddiCt said:
Interesting! Well then I will wait in line for this s-off method lol. Hope I can understand this process by then though!
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Verizon put a patch in the hole we were crawling through to get unlocked and then s off. In the 2.04 update, They blocked the hole and kept it blocked in 2.06.
The exploit used was called Super CID unlock, and it allowed us to change the CID (Carrier ID) from Vzw_001 (think of this as carrier call letters) to a generic CID (22222222). So if the CID was changed BEFORE the 2.04 update the phone could be unlocked. If it wasn't changed prior to the update it wasn't changed at all of them killing the method.
Q.) Why 22222222 ?
A.) HTCdev.com bootloader unlock process would work on the DNA, but Verizon drew a line in the sand and told HTC, "nuh uh, now way girlfriend. Our CarrierID, or CID, will not be part of your shenanigans"
So HTC has their bootloader unlock process make sure your phone isn't a Vzw_001 CID, since its 22222222 it passes the check, the tool works, and you're unlocked and can proceed to root your phone.
But once it was stuck on Vzw_001 there was no way to use the htcdev.com unlock process on a locked and stock DNA.
Q.) What's JTAG?
A.) It bypasses everything being locked and unlocks it via hooking lots of tiny wires to the motherboard. It's opening the phone, connecting a special machine to the board inside that flashes firmware at the lowest level, and it isn't affected by a locked hboot because its access is direct to the board, like the process HTC might do when they take a blank S4 and make it a DNA board and firmware for all the components. If a phone is completely bricked no power from the battery, JTAG can still flash it back good as new because it powers the board itself through its connection.
Q.) Sounds labor intensive and expensive
A.) It is compared to free but for the work they do IF it's quality work, it's worth it because of how involved it is. This isn't like just pushing an ADB command.
Q.) So what does this all mean?
A.) Up until the last couple of days it meant if you wanted your phone rooted or unlocked you had to send it to be JTAG'd but it came back as good as new and ready to rock
Better Answer: S-off has been achieved on the new software updates. It will be available to the public very soon. So Just sit tight, but hopefully you learned something. I will clean this up later I was in a huge hurry. Sorry for typos and fragments.
Thanks very much for this information. I am a new DNA owner (took advantage of the free offer) and have been looking over all of the various XDA threads trying to learn what has been going on with this phone since release. Your post was very informative and helpful and answered all of my questions. Looking forward to Moonshine.